Andrea Cilento, LCSW
Founder + Psychotherapist
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Who you are and what you have experienced is unique, and so will be your path to healing. I use an integrative, individualized approach grounded in affirming and trauma-informed care.
I am a Level 3 EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist and am also trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems). In addition to providing these specialized services, I offer holistic psychotherapy drawing from psychodynamic, relational, and cognitive-behavioral modalities. I work with adults facing a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic disorders, relationship struggles, and transitional stressors.
I specialize in trauma recovery and working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. I am a sex-postive therapist. Together we will develop a treatment plan that best meets your goals and honors your unique journey of growth and healing.
Training
Experience
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Degrees and Credentials
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New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Master of Social Work, New York University, May 2011
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Women's Studies, University of Washington, August 2005
Post-Graduate Trainings
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Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI), New York University, 2013
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Assessment & Treatment of Combat Trauma, Eva Usadi, MA, BCD, 2012
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training Parts 1&2, William Zangwill, Ph.D., 2011
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training Part 3, Laurel Parnell, 2021
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1, IFS Institute, 2023
I began my psychotherapy private practice in January of 2020. Prior to this, I worked in a range of settings and provided a variety of social work services. In an inpatient psychiatric hospital, I provided psychotherapy and case management to patients and their families. I began in the general mental health wing and then progressed to the hospital's PTSD unit as I became more specialized in trauma treatment. I also worked with patients experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders. ​
After my time at the hospital, I was a social worker for a nonprofit organization that provided services for veterans and their families. In this position, I offered supportive counseling, trauma therapy, and case management; as well as working in program coordination and development. I worked specifically with individuals who had experienced trauma, from combat trauma to military sexual assault. I developed and implemented the organization's Women Veterans program. ​
Before becoming a licensed social worker, I provided school counseling in an elementary school and volunteered at a shelter for survivors of domestic abuse.
Interested in joining our team?
We would love to hear from you.